Tag: Featured News
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Report Details Potential Hazards of Genetically Engineered Trees Currently Under USDA Review
As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) considers whether to approve the first genetically engineered (GE) forest tree for commercial use, Center for Food Safety released its new report, Genetically Engineered Trees: The New Frontier of Biotechnology. The report details the potential ecological and socioeconomic hazards of GE trees currently under commercial development. [caption id="attachment_311220" align="alignnone" width="500"]…
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Election Results Signal Growing Concern for the Environment
Yesterday’s election results are shaping up to be a mixed bag of victories and defeats for environmentalists and concerned citizens across the country. In the Virginia gubernatorial race, Democrat Terry McAuliffe defeated Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, a Tea Party favorite. McAuliffe’s victory comes after he became the first statewide candidate in the nation to hold his opponent accountable…
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Huge Election Victories for Colorado’s Anti-Fracking Movement
Yesterday’s election brought huge results for anti-fracking voters in Fort Collins, Boulder and Lafayette where all measures were approved that will either ban or pause the practice of hydraulic fracturing. Initial results show Broomfield with a tally so close—13 votes—that it will force a recount. “With wins in Boulder, Lafayette and Fort Collins—and a partial-victory in Broomfield—this…
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5 Invasive Insects That Wreak Havoc
By James Rogers These five tiny invasive species are hard to spot, unless you look for the devastation they bring with them. Between eradicating hemlock forests, decimating fruit productions, stealing away in in imported foods and even ruining electrical equipment, these invaders are worth watching out for. 1. The Tawny Crazy Ant (Nylanderia fulva) Ant populations in the South are rapidly…
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Ed Begley, Jr. and Other Celebrities Star in Keystone XL Pipeline Horror Spoof
The ongoing battle over Keystone XL has been riddled with conflict, controversy and fierce opposition. With President Obama set to make a final decision on the tar sands pipeline project soon, the situation could finally be over or just beginning. To convey the frightening prospect of Keystone XL, True Climate Stories recently released a film spoof…